Monument to the Conquerors of Space, Space exploration monument in Ostankinsky District, Moscow, Russia
The Monument to the Conquerors of Space is a 110-meter-tall structure made of titanium plates arranged to resemble a rocket trail ascending at a 77-degree angle. Inside the base sits the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics, which houses exhibitions about space exploration history.
Following Sputnik-1's successful launch in 1957, a competition emerged for the monument design with more than 350 submissions. It was completed in October 1964, marking the nation's pride in its space achievements during that era.
Bronze reliefs on the granite base show scientists, engineers, and workers who made the Soviet space program possible. Inscribed verses celebrate space exploration achievements and reflect how the nation viewed this collective effort.
The site is easily reached from VDNKh metro station, located near Mira Avenue. Access to the museum happens through the monument's base, so wearing comfortable shoes is a good idea since stairs must be climbed to reach different levels.
This is the second-tallest memorial structure in Russia and uses titanium plates specifically recommended by space engineer Sergei Korolev. This material choice was groundbreaking at the time and reflected the cutting-edge technical approach of the Soviet space program.
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